Postcode DH8 6JP is located in an urban city, within the Derwent & Pont Valley ward of County Durham in the North East region, and forms part of the Consett area. It has high deprivation and moderate crime levels, with around 44.6 crimes per 1,000 residents per year. The average income per household in Consett is £39,182 per year. The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7.0 miles away. There are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in the area.
Consett has a high level of deprivation, ranked at position 9,138 out of 32,844 areas in the United Kingdom — placing it within the top 28% most deprived areas in England.
Consett has a low crime rate, with approximately 44.6 reported incidents per 1,000 population each year.
Approximately 5.1% of homes on this street are social housing provided by a local council or housing association. Across the surrounding area, around 11.6% of dwellings are socially rented.
The average income per household in Consett is £39,182 per year.
No significant noise sources from railways or roads near DH8 6JP.
Consett near DH8 6JP has no flood risk (less than 0.1% chance of a flood each year) from rivers and sea.
The nearest station is Stocksfield located about 7 miles away. There are no other stations nearby.
Based on 222 recent sales, the median property price is £145,000 in Derwent & Pont Valley area, with individual transactions ranging from £30,000 up to £760,000.
Price distribution per property type (last year)
Median sale price and percentiles per property type (last year)
| Type | Sales | Median |
|---|---|---|
| Detached | 42 | £331,500 |
| Flats | 2 | £81,000 |
| Semi-Detached | 59 | £151,000 |
| Terraced | 119 | £120,000 |
10 year median price trend in Derwent & Pont Valley
In the DH8 6JP postcode area, located within Consett, there are 3 primary and 1 secondary schools in close proximity.
3 nearby supermarkets & convenience stores within mi of DH8 6JP
| Distance | Name | Address | Directions |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.4 mi | Leadgate Convenience Store | County Durham, DH8 6DP | Walking directions to Leadgate Convenience Store |
| 0.5 mi | Best-one | 21-22 Front Street, Consett, DH8 7SA | Walking directions to Best-one |
| 0.5 mi | Co-op Food | 34 Front Street, Consett, DH8 7SB | Walking directions to Co-op Food |
Annual council tax rates for County Durham district (2025-26).
Council tax bands are based on the value of your property. Most homes fall into bands A to D.
All data is sourced from official UK government agencies and public datasets. Last updated: 16/01/2026.